The love of music is personal and subjective. Each and every one of us has our own reasons for liking the things we do and dislike the things for the same. I have even found myself not digging stuff that even fits my typical tastes and I simply can’t explain (and vice versa.) An album may rub me the wrong way the first few listens, but then I will go back and feel differently about it. Another may blow me away initially only to later make me question...

Dead Superstar is a Long Island, NY-based rock combo that has been doing their thing since forming back in 2005. Citing such influences as Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine, the band fuses the punch of metal with the radio-ready hooks of classic rock. While Long Island is usually represented on music sites these days via hardcore and/or emo-tinged acts, Dead Superstar have managed to carve out their own following via constant gigging, in...

Dead Superstar has never been a band to shy away from tough topics and ‘On The Ledge’ is no different. The track delves into themes of abandonment and self-preservation; vocalist Terence Keith stated: “Written to remind yourselves in life you need space to breathe. Life is too short for self-abuse. You’re not alone—carry on!” Musically, ‘On The Ledge’ has a guitar-driven sound with plenty of melody and the vocals sound like a love child between...